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  • 5G Multi-Network SIMs: One SIM, Four UK Networks

    Experience uninterrupted connectivity with built-in network redundancy. Our 5G multi-network SIM cards automatically connect to the strongest signal, guaranteeing a reliable and consistent connection, whether you are in a bustling city or off the beaten path.

    Four UK networks on one SIM

    Vodafone
    Three
    EE
    O2

    Anvil 5G multi-network UK SIMs are un-steered and can use Vodafone, Three, EE or O2. They also work on multiple networks throughout the EU at the same costs. They use the standard SIM physical format with pop-outs for the smaller SIM sizes, and they are not the software driven embedded chipsets known as eSIMs.

    Why four networks beat one

    A single network only reaches as far as its own masts. When one SIM can roam across four networks, the gaps in one are covered by the others. The result is wider coverage, fewer dead spots, and a connection that holds where a single network would drop.

    Intelligent network switching

    You do not have to think about which network to pick. The SIM does it for you. It connects to the strongest available signal, and if that network weakens or a local mast fails, it moves to the next strongest network on its own. It is a simple decision for you, with full redundancy built in. Most people do not realise this is possible, and once they see it, going back to a single network feels like a risk.

    • Always on the strongest signal in range
    • Automatic switch when a network weakens or a mast fails
    • Falls back to 4G or 3G when 5G is not available
    • One simple decision for you, full redundancy built in

    Network options

    Anvil 5G multi-network SIMs provide a high level of resilience against network outages. If the live network fails because of a local mast issue, for example, the SIM connects to the strongest remaining signal. It can also revert to 4G or 3G carriers when 5G services are unavailable, creating unbreakable network connections.

    Manage it all with Cisco Jasper

    Cisco Jasper is our SIM management portal, recently enhanced to give you control over mobile operator selection through a clear, user friendly interface. You can select tariffs and re-determine network operators, with full control of your connectivity. The portal also provides real time monitoring and analytics, plus network level visibility of every connection and SIM.

    Built for life on the road

    Patchy signal is a familiar problem for anyone living or working from a vehicle. A multi-network SIM keeps you online as you move between coverage areas, switching networks as the landscape changes around you. If you are kitting out a camper or motorhome, see our Van Life and Motor Homes guide for the full connectivity setup.

  • Why SD-WAN Is the Future of Branch Networking

    For years, branch connectivity meant a single fixed line and a long wait whenever something went wrong. SD-WAN changes that by treating every available connection — fibre, 4G/5G, even Starlink — as part of one intelligent, self-healing network.

    What SD-WAN actually does

    Instead of routing all traffic down one pipe, SD-WAN continuously measures the health of each link and steers traffic over whichever path performs best in real time.

    • Automatic failover between fibre, mobile and satellite
    • Centralised policy and monitoring across every site
    • Application-aware routing for voice and card payments

    We moved twelve sites onto managed SD-WAN and cut connectivity incidents by 80% in the first quarter.

    Anvil Mobile customer, retail sector

    For any business running more than a handful of locations, SD-WAN is quickly becoming the default — not the upgrade.

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  • 5G vs Starlink: Choosing the Right Failover

    A good failover connection is invisible until the day it saves you. Choosing between 5G and Starlink comes down to where you are and what you are protecting.

    When 5G wins

    • Urban and suburban sites with strong coverage
    • Lower latency for real-time applications
    • Fast, simple deployment with a single router

    When Starlink wins

    • Remote or rural locations with no reliable mobile signal
    • Construction and temporary sites
    • High-bandwidth needs where mobile data is capped

    Many Anvil customers run both — 5G as the everyday backup, Starlink for true off-grid resilience.

  • Setting Up Your Teltonika Router for Failover

    This guide walks through enabling automatic failover so your site stays online if the primary connection drops.

    Before you start

    • A Teltonika RUT-series router
    • An active Anvil IoT SIM installed
    • Admin access to the router dashboard

    Steps

    • Open Network → Failover in the router dashboard
    • Add your wired WAN as the primary interface
    • Add the mobile interface as the backup
    • Set the health-check host and save

    Once saved, pull your main cable to test — traffic should switch to mobile within seconds and back again when the line returns.

  • Activating an Anvil IoT eSIM in 5 Steps

    Activating an eSIM takes just a few minutes. Here is the full process from order to online.

    • Order your eSIM profile from the Anvil store
    • Scan the activation QR code on your device
    • Confirm the profile downloads and installs
    • Enable data roaming if your plan is multi-network
    • Check the connection status in your dashboard

    If the profile fails to install, restart the device and try the QR code once more before contacting support.

  • Keeping a Construction Site Online with Starlink

    When a national contractor broke ground on a rural development, there was no fixed-line infrastructure for miles. They needed connectivity on day one.

    The challenge

    Site offices, welfare units, CCTV and contractor payments all depended on a reliable connection that simply was not available locally.

    The Anvil solution

    • Starlink Business as the primary link
    • 4G failover for resilience
    • Managed router pre-configured before delivery

    It was online before the first portacabin was unloaded. We have used the same kit on three sites since.

    Site IT manager

    The result: zero connectivity downtime across an eight-month build.

  • Multi-Site Retail Rollout with Managed SD-WAN

    A growing retail chain was opening stores faster than its old connectivity provider could keep up. Each new site meant weeks of lead time and inconsistent performance.

    What changed

    • Pre-configured routers shipped ready to plug in
    • Dual-connection resilience at every store
    • A single dashboard for the whole estate

    New stores now come online in days, not weeks, and the head-office team can see every site at a glance.

  • Anvil Adds Unlimited Pooled Data Plans

    We are pleased to introduce pooled data plans across the Anvil IoT range. Instead of managing limits SIM by SIM, you can now share one allowance across your whole deployment.

    • One shared pool across all your SIMs
    • No bill shock from a single heavy device
    • Simple per-SIM or pooled billing

    Pooled plans are available now from the data plans page.

  • New: Starlink Mini Now in the Anvil Store

    Starlink Mini has landed in the Anvil store. Small enough for a backpack but powerful enough for a work site, it is ideal for mobile and temporary deployments.

    • Compact, portable form factor
    • Optional Anvil managed configuration
    • Pairs with our routers for failover

    Order yours today and add managed setup at checkout.